General Manager

Aramark; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Liverpool is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations at multiple sites. This role requires strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and the ability to foster client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar setting, ensure exceptional service delivery, and meet P&L accountability. The position offers a competitive salary of £34,600 along with benefits including a pension scheme, generous leave, and access to mental health support.

Benefits

Pension scheme & life assurance

Generous annual leave

Employee benefits app

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to trained mental health champions

Opportunities to attend internal events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager in hospitality or retail.
• Strong financial acumen and commercial awareness required.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L accountability with revenue and margin targets.
• Lead and inspire team to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure all services meet company high standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Client relationship management

Coaching skills

Job description

Reach for Remarkable

• Locations: Altcar Training Camp, Liverpool L38 7JE (with Holcombe Moor, Bury, BL8 and Inskip Camp, Preston, PR4 0TF once a month)
• Salary: £34,600 | Full-time | Permanent
• Hours: 40 per week | 5 days out of 7 | 8-hour shift between 06:30 and 18:30
• Job Ref: 622451

Aramark UK is on the lookout for a dynamic General Manager to lead operations across one key site in Liverpool and two satellite sites (Bury and Preston). If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

As General Manager, you’ll oversee catering, retail, and cleaning services across your main site at Liverpool, with two smaller catering‑only locations in Bury and Preston. You’ll have the responsibility of leading your teams, managing budgets, and ensuring top‑tier service delivery for our clients and customers.

• Working hours: Primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required.
• Security clearance: This role requires a DBS check and full security vetting. You must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years.

Why Join Aramark?

At Aramark UK, we create moments that matter through outstanding hospitality. We serve a wide range of industries with pride, passion, and purpose. You’ll be part of a supportive team, surrounded by innovation and driven by a shared mission to pursue what matters.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary: £34,600.
• Pension scheme & life assurance.
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service + option to buy extra days.
• Employee benefits app with online GP access, and discounts across hundreds of retailers.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to trained mental health champions.
• Opportunities to attend internal events and sample our culinary excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L accountability – meet revenue and margin targets.
• Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure all services meet Aramark's high standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a General Manager in a similar setting (Hospitality or Retail).
• Strong financial acumen and commercial awareness.
• Background in catering or retail management.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills.
• Ability to foster client relationships.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re already part of Aramark, please inform your line manager before applying. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Diversity & Inclusion at Aramark UK

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, holding the ERS Gold Award. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For support, contact: [e-mail].